Pricing Analyst/Data Scientist - OptionsAway
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: OptionsAway
Salary range: 70000-80000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Consumer Services

Company profile:
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible. If that sounds like you, join us.Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business and, with a little luck, change the world.Welcome to 1871.From photo-editing apps to interactive healthcare programs, 1871 has a member company that fits your interests and expertise! Whether you’re a designer, a marketing expert, or software developer, we have a startup looking for you. Each company is looking for a way to innovate their industry and is looking to do so in creative and original ways. We are looking to match you with one of our amazing member companies based on the information you provide to us and their current needs. If you believe that you have the skills and vision to help digital startups get their start, 1871 is the right place for you!

Job description:
PRICING ANALYST/DATA SCIENTIST - OptionsAway1871 - Where Digital Start-Ups Get Their Start! #URL_1b645f1cbf92dfeea5009132d1b60a489567a81e4ae77828c138944ad5766856#OptionsAway Company OverviewOptionsAway is revolutionizing and disrupting the travel industry as we know it, and they're looking for an intelligent Pricing Analyst/Data Scientist to join their expanding team. Since January, they have doubled in size and are expecting to double in size again in the next year! Talk about an awesome growth story. Using their software, Users can search for flights and buy an option to purchase a ticket in the future at the price being offered now. This Member Company has built complex algorithms to determine the likelihood of fares increasing or tickets selling out, and it prices options accordingly. Industry experience would be an invaluable asset for this strategic hire.

Requirements:
Pricing Analyst/ Data Scientist Desired SkillsetsThe team continues to develop complex models for the pricing of their core products.  Right now, we are on the lookout for individuals with strong data analytics skills and/or revenue management / pricing expertise.  If you love diving into terabytes of complex data then this particular 1871 Member company may be the place for you.Pricing-specific knowledgeAirline pricing modelsRevenue / yield managementCost-based and value-based pricingOptimizationElasticityCustomer behavior insightsCustomer behavior / trends trackingAdvance statistical experienceSingle- and multi-variable regression analysisProbabilityChi-squaredIntermediate to advanced Excel skillsDatabase knowledgeSQLData visualization experienceExcel visualizationsOther visualization tools

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